32. 6 Fun Winter Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

Winter is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun winter activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique of winter with the power of learning through play can get your students motivated to learn.

Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun winter activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to the winter season, and a description of how to implement the activity in your classroom. And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level.

Fun winter activities described in this episode include:

• Kindergarten: Push & Pull Stations
• 1st Grade: Walk in the Dark
• 2nd Grade: Mapping States of Water
• 3rd Grade: Animals Grouping for Survival Simon Says
• 4th Grade: Erosion Stations
• 5th Grade: Water Cycle Obstacle Course

Resources mentioned 💚

• Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside
• Episode 26: Celebrating the Winter Solstice with an Outdoor Party for Your Elementary Students
• A Helpful Guide to Teaching the Season Transition to Winter
• A Helpful Introduction for Teachers Teaching the Four Seasons in School

Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode32

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